The whistle-blowers issue does not receive enough attention in the news. It's a topic that is often swept under the carpet. Soon after the bill was introduced, the President of the Treasury Board accelerated matters so that more consultations would be held. There are two things I want to say in that regard.
First, I am very happy that we are talking about these courageous men and women who disclose wrongdoing and want to improve public sector management. This was the first effect of the bill. Already, it is a success. If the government wants to hold consultations, it can do so. It can call on experts, and later, it can continue to strengthen the legislation such that royal assent will not be required.
However, these two processes are not mutually exclusive. The consensus-based measures in the bill can be adopted while consultations are still being conducted. The President of the Treasury Board recognizes that that this should be an ongoing process and that the work is never really completed.